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PM calls for unity as opposition reacts to decisions on health, labour
PoliticsGreek Politicson several occasions during the country’s modern history. “The sooner that the small and big... Tsiodras, most of them have other, underlying conditions. During Tuesday’s briefing, Tsiodras... 800 to 1,600 euros per day) for using their ICU beds during the coronavirus outbreak. SYRIZA MP
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Parliament re-opens for business amid calls for greater scrutiny
PoliticsGreek Politics” by not introducing measures to allow parliament to convene during the lockdown. Parliament has been... after being put through a fast-track public consultation during the March lockdown. The bill covers... during a period of national crisis. The government claims that the legislation is necessary to simplify
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Survey reveals how Greeks are coping with lockdown
Societypercent of those surveyed felt that their country was moving in the right direction during this period... to a previous survey conducted in November and December of 2019, during which 30 percent of Greeks felt... trusted parties that Greeks reported during this period were family (97.2 percent trust), armed forces
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As easing of lockdown begins, government looks to salvage economy
PoliticsGreek Politicsnormal economic activity in the coming weeks, including welcoming at least some tourists during... in the areas affected. According to data provided by Hardalias during Sunday’s regular briefing, 55.9 pct... to shoulder during the downturn. The opposition party argues that the postponement of the minimum wage
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ND passes major environmental bill against accusations of railroading
PoliticsGreek Politicscontroversy by being put to a fast-track public consultation during the coronavirus lockdown, containing... during normal business, will undoubtedly stretch a parliament which is still significantly under... to legislate is driven by a government plan to hold snap elections during the summer. However, Mitsotakis
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On lockdown: The moments that will remain
Agoraduring the lockdown. Most significantly, Mitsotakis put an expert in his field, epidemiologist Sotiris... hit during the off-peak tourism season. The lack of visitors flying into Greece in the first quarter... in this crisis is the same as swallowing everything that was written about Greece in the last one. During
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Newsletter 250 -11/05/2020
above 1,000-mark for close to one year During the first two months of the year, building permits rose...). During the first two months of the year, building permits rose by 61.8 percent. Total permits... index followed by a 0.7 percent increase in the water supply index. During the first three months
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Return to school marked by protests over education bill
PoliticsGreek Politicslearning, rolled out hastily during the lockdown to cope with school closures, “is here to stay... classes during the lockdown, with many households still lacking the necessary equipment. Given the large... insights that may have been garnered during the pandemic are largely ignored both in the legislation
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PM declares tourism season open, rules out new lockdown
PoliticsGreek Politicsreached 186. “We are helped by the fact that primarily in Greece during the summer we are outdoors... and the hiring of 1,100 medical personnel. Mitsotakis noted that during four days last week, more than... returned to the country during the coronavirus outbreak because they felt safer than being abroad may
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Athens waits for EU recovery fund outcome as new Mati fire claims emerge
PoliticsGreek Politicsservice’s failings, at some point during the recorded conversation between Liotsos and Matthaiopoulos..., during the summer of 2017. Kathimerini’s report produced an instant reaction from Prime Minister... of dereliction of duty within the fire service, during other wildfires, not just in Mati, going untouched
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